A Florida company faces regulatory hurdles in plan to extract groundwater from abandoned Wyoming gas wells for potential use in the Colorado River Basin.
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Great Basin Water Network alleges a proposed overhaul of Nevada's water rights system favors corporate interests and limits public participation.
Lake Powell is at 34.13% of capacity with below-average inflows and dam releases below the minimum requirement as of May 28, 2024.
$179 million is invested to fund water reuse projects in California and Utah to combat drought and increase water security. Over 182,000 acre-feet of additional water supply is expected annually.
Western water law tested by climate change, groundwater concerns
A new study urges western water law reform to address climate change, inequitable allocation, and the critical link between surface and groundwater, especially for the Colorado River.
Utah offers $22 million in grants for water infrastructure projects, with applications now open and priority given to projects with high public benefit.